A96 in £280,000 resurfacing project
A section of the A96 in the Keith area of Scotland is set to benefit from surfacing improvements worth £280,000 with work set to get underway from Sunday. BEAR Scotland says the improvements will address defects in the road surface creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists. The project follows on from surfacing […]
BEAR Scotland marks one year of managing South East Scotland’s trunk roads with 365 days of achievement
In the 356 days since BEAR Scotland took over responsibility for the trunk roads in South East Scotland, it has delivered over £26.7m of investment in safety, surfacing and other improvements and recruited over 100 new staff in addition to those who transferred from the previous operating companies. On 16 August 2020 BEAR Scotland began […]
Scotland’s Rest and Be Thankful faces further closures
Scotland’s picturesque but landslip-threatened road the A83 Rest and Be Thankful is facing further closures over fears of mudslides due to heavy rain. The road has already been closed this week over fears heavy rain could cause disruption, but following an early morning safety inspection, all traffic is now using the trunk road under traffic […]
A major bridge upgrade project on M8 completed, ensuring maximum protection for all road users
A major bridge upgrade project on Scotland’s busiest motorway has been completed ensuring maximum protection for all road users. New permanent concrete road safety barriers have been installed on the M8 at Junction 3, in Livingston, to replace an old system which no longer met current standards. Manufacturer and supplier of vehicle restraint systems (VRS), […]
Engineers feed fibre over iconic Forth Bridge to speed up internet for town
Scotland’s iconic Forth Road Bridge is having two miles of fibre installed across it to carry ultrafast internet traffic for the historic town which lies in its shadow. Engineers are using a giant air compressor to blow a continuous stretch of glass fibre right across the Bridge at speeds of up to 60 metres per […]
BEAR Scotland offers covid-safe ‘drive-thru drop-in’ to potential candidates as part of its recruitment drive
As part of its ongoing recruitment drive, BEAR Scotland is hosting a ‘drive-thru drop-in’ on the 9th and 10th June at its brand-new Bonnyrigg depot, south of Edinburgh, giving potential candidates the chance to find out more about opportunities in a COVID-friendly way. BEAR Scotland took on responsibility for managing and maintaining the 506km of […]
BEAR Scotland expands electric fleet
Scottish contractor, BEAR Scotland has taken delivery of six new electric powered vans, bringing the total number of Ultra Low Emission Vehicles in its South East Scotland fleet to thirteen. This means that 10% of all BEAR Scotland’s vehicles in the South East are now fully electric powered. The company took over responsibility for operation […]
BEAR Scotland launches recruitment drive with 50 local job opportunities in South East Scotland
BEAR Scotland is set to increase its workforce in communities across South East Scotland, recruiting up to 50 new highway maintenance operatives. Roadworkers of all experience are required for local job opportunities throughout South East Scotland. BEAR has depots in the region at Rosyth, Queensferry, Bonnyrigg, Burghmuir near Linlithgow, St Boswells, Eyemouth and Chryston near […]